Parenting Insights
Celebrating the World’s Mediocre Mothers
Hello, fellow mamas.
I see you, trying to freshen up those toddler pants for the third time this week, and shoving crumbs from the kitchen table onto the floor, hoping the dog will swoop in and clean up before anyone notices. You can’t hide that mess from me; I’m in the same boat.
And you know what? Who cares?
You don’t need to excel at everything to be a fantastic mom. In fact, anyone suggesting you should be the perfect picture of motherhood can take a hike. This is a shout-out to all my fellow World’s Mediocre Moms out there. So what if…
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…your kids haven’t touched a vegetable in what feels like forever? Big deal. Life is hectic. Everyone is juggling a million things, especially if you’re balancing a full-time job, evening classes, and extracurricular activities. Takeout is a part of life. Plus, let’s face it, there’s no way your kids would even consider a gluten-free, vegan tofu burger with kale. They’ll thrive, even if it means relying on Flintstones vitamins and Sunday dinners.
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…your kids’ lunches resemble something straight from a can rather than a Disney movie cover? It’s food! Who decided that sandwiches must resemble cartoon characters or that veggies need to be arranged artistically? Not anyone of significance. A PB&J with crusts intact will nourish them just fine—no cookie cutters required.
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…you brought store-bought brownies to your child’s Thanksgiving party instead of crafting elaborate turkey treats? Some people have the time to Pinterest their way through life. You were there, and that’s what counts.
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…you organized a birthday party with store-bought goodies. Just because a classmate’s mom made bespoke invitations and personalized party favors doesn’t mean you have to. Your child doesn’t love them any less for a grocery store cake.
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…you occasionally let your kids watch television? Sure, steer clear of anything too intense, but an hour of educational programming while you tackle that grad school essay or vacuum the dog hair isn’t going to harm anyone. We still don’t have futuristic housekeeping technology; sometimes, you just have to let the TV take the reins.
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…you dread those interminable bedtime stories, skipping parts to save time? You have until at least second grade before they catch on, and let’s be honest—who wants to fuel their child’s lengthy, nonsensical tales about ducks and talking vegetables? Reading to them is what truly matters.
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…your kids are sporting wrinkled undergarments? So what if laundry never seems to make it out of the basket? Clean is clean, and a few wrinkles might even add character. What’s important is that your kids are clothed and nobody’s ended up in trouble for indecent exposure.
So what if you do all these things and more? You’re still succeeding in this parenting adventure. You’re managing just as well as those moms who seem to have it all together. Your kids adore you for being you, imperfections and all. So embrace that title of World’s Mediocre Mom, my fellow average mamas! And don’t forget to enjoy a glass of budget-friendly wine while you’re at it.
Because you — WE — deserve it.
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In summary, being a mom doesn’t require perfection; it’s all about doing your best amidst the chaos. Celebrate the small victories along the way, and remember that love is what truly counts.
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